Emly was one of three winners selected from the Teen division, earning a $200 scholarship and the opportunity to advance to the Miss South Dakota’s Teen 2027 competition, June 3–5 at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center in Brookings.
During her year of service, Emly will promote her Community Service Initiative, “Blur the Lines,” which encourages young people to connect through their differences by embracing diversity of thought, appearance, and culture.
Congratulations, Emly! We’re proud to have you representing BHS and the Brookings community!
October is National School Principals Month!
Today, we're highlighting Sarah Wiebersick, Principal at Dakota Prairie Elementary School. Sarah shares what she loves most about being a principal and building a strong team at Dakota Prairie. Thank you, Sarah, for your leadership and all you do for our students and staff! 🐾
National School Custodian Appreciation Day
Today, we recognize the 25 dedicated custodial staff members who care for our schools across the Brookings School District!
Their hard work happens every day, often behind the scenes, to keep our buildings clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for students and staff.
Please join us in thanking our incredible custodial team for everything they do for our schools and our Bobcat community. We appreciate you!
A group of our 7th grade students recently took their learning outside the classroom with a field trip to McCrory Gardens!
Students spent time exploring the gardens, observing different plants and trees, and putting what they’ve been learning into practice along the way.
Thank you to McCrory Gardens for welcoming our students and giving them the opportunity to learn and explore in such a beautiful setting!
October is National Principals Month!
We're kicking off the month by recognizing the principals and assistant principals who lead our schools and support our learners, staff, and families each day.
Thank you for all you do for the Brookings School District! 🐾
Three Camelot Intermediate School learners who placed in the South Dakota Farmers Union "Ready Set Grow" Coloring Contest!
Everly Redenius - 1st Place, $100
Elliot Runia - 4th Place, $50
Coraline Lee - 5th Place, $50
Way to go, Everly, Elliot, and Coraline!
Homecoming Throwback: Day 5
We're wrapping up our Homecoming Throwbacks with a look back at Friday Night Lights through the years!
Tonight, the Bobcats take on the Spearfish Spartans at 7:00 PM at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. See you under the lights, Bobcats!
For families who utilize the Boys & Girls Club, please also note that the Club will be closed Friday, September 25 for staff training.
Homecoming Throwback: Day 4
Today we're looking back at Bobcat pep rallies and spirit assemblies through the years!
Do you recognize anyone in these throwback photos?
Homecoming Throwback: Day 3
Today we're throwing it back to Homecoming dress-up days in 1987, 1998, and 2008!
Some things change over the years, but Bobcats going all-in for Homecoming dress-up days apparently isn't one of them!
Take a look at today's throwback and see if you recognize any familiar faces!
GeoTek performed an indoor air quality (IAQ) site assessment for mold at Brookings High School. Click on the attatchment to see the Brookings High School Air Quality Results.
BHS Air Quality Information
Homecoming Throwback: Day 2
Today's Homecoming Throwback takes us back to Homecoming Olympics!
With photos dating from 1971 to 2007, these throwbacks show that a little friendly competition has been part of Bobcat Homecoming for decades. And judging by some of these pictures, the events have definitely evolved over the years!
Check back tomorrow for another look back at Bobcat Homecoming history!
Homecoming Throwback
There's nothing quite like Bobcat Homecoming traditions! In honor of Homecoming Week and tonight's BHS Coronation and Burning of the B, we're taking a look back at a few Bobcat Homecomings from years past.
Some traditions just stand the test of time! 🐾
We'll be sharing a Homecoming throwback each day this week, so check back tomorrow for another look back at Bobcat Homecoming history!
Homecoming Week starts tomorrow!
Don't forget to show your Bobcat spirit during our Homecoming Dress-Up Days this week!
Reminder: School will dismiss at 12:00 PM on Friday, September 25 for the Bobcat Homecoming Parade, beginning at 2:00 PM downtown.
Interested in participating in the parade? Parade Entry Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfw5INT4k1HDRIPxvjV3X3C8OCZtaiBdDHR3yVXK7u_s7K7zw/viewform
Go Bobcats! ❤️🖤
This month, we're highlighting two Brookings High School graduates who have returned to BSD to help make a difference for the next generation.
Lynsey Magnus, BHS Class of 2009, serves as an Instructional Assistant at Dakota Prairie Elementary and Assistant Girls' Soccer Coach.
Zach Thomas, BHS Class of 2010, serves as Principal at Brookings High School.
Both share a special connection to the district they grew up in and the educators who helped shape their experiences. Now, they're continuing that legacy as members of the BSD team.
Take a look at their September Hometown Legacy features to learn more about their Bobcat roots and what brought them full circle.
Congratulations to Brookings High School freshman Madison Ballis, recipient of the September B.E.S.T. Award!
Madi represented South Dakota FCCLA at the National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., where her Sports Nutrition project earned second place in the nation!
Way to go, Madi! We’re proud to celebrate this outstanding achievement!
Today is National IT Professionals Day!
We're celebrating the Brookings School District IT Department and the work they do each day to keep technology running across our schools!
Our four-person IT team manages more than 4,900 devices, supports approximately 3,400 students and nearly 500 staff members, and closed 1,435 technology support tickets last year. Together, they have an incredible 58 years of service with the Brookings School District!
Thank you, Grant Sunne, Travis Vlaminck, Jason Smidt, and Adam Vaux, for everything you do to keep our schools connected! ❤️🖤
Pictured left to right: Grant Sunne, Travis Vlaminck, Jason Smidt, and Adam Vaux.
We are proud to announce that BHS seniors Navneeth Rao and Shaurya Sehgal have been named Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program!
This distinguished honor recognizes students who are among the highest-scoring participants nationwide, with fewer than 1% of U.S. high school seniors earning Semifinalist recognition.
Navneeth and Shaurya now have the opportunity to advance to Finalist status and compete for some 6,700 scholarships worth nearly $24 million that will be offered next spring.
Congratulations, Navneeth and Shaurya! We are so proud of this outstanding achievement and all the hard work that made it possible!
It's Homecoming time, Bobcats!
The 2026 Bobcat Homecoming Parade is Friday, September 25, at 2:00 PM in downtown Brookings!
Want to be part of the parade? School groups, organizations, businesses, and community groups are invited to enter. Last year we had more than 70 entries—let's make this year's parade even bigger!
Parade entries are due by 4:00 PM on Tuesday, September 22.
👉 Learn more and register for the 2026 Bobcat Homecoming Parade!
GO BOBCATS! ❤️🖤
